Pensacola man indicted for altering drugs, mail and wire fraud
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 19, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been indicted on various charges by a federal grand jury. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, Scott Robinson, 51, is charged with two counts of drug […]
44-year-old man charged with homicide for weekend shooting in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 44-year-old Pensacola man is facing a homicide charge for a shooting last weekend in Escambia County. Alex Hines was arrested Friday around 1 a.m. on charges of:. homicide - negligent manslaughter. weapon offense. He's being held in Escambia County Jail without bond. According to the...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY 12-18-25
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 8 pm daily. Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the local weather report and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is updated during the day. This is...
Sixth red bulb added in Escambia County’s ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ campaign
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 19, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Just two days after the fifth red bulb was added to a wreath, Escambia County Fire Rescue has added a sixth red bulb. This addition comes after a house fire on Thursday. ECFR firefighters responded to the 1600 […]
Baptist Health Care and Santa bring Christmas joy to C.A. Weis Elementary students
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A little Christmas magic touched down at a Pensacola elementary school Friday morning. A special visitor helped kick-off winter break for hundreds of C.A. Weis Elementary students. Santa Claus ditched the sleigh for his annual trip to the school -- giving students a Christmas surprise they won't...
A TASTE OF IRELAND Brings Irish Music And Dance To Florida
A TASTE OF IRELAND—THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will bring its international tour to Florida in February as part of its ongoing world tour. Presented by Pace Live, the production will perform at multiple venues across the state, beginning in Tampa and concluding in Pensacola. The production combines...
Cold weather shelter to open Friday in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County plans to open a cold-weather shelter on Friday as a cold front approaches the area. Santa Rosa County officials said the shelter will be open the evening of Friday, Dec. 19, at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton.
Man dies during Pensacola State College graduation
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 18, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man died during the Pensacola State College graduation ceremony on Sunday. According to a PSC Facebook post, the man who died was one of the graduates’ husbands. “Our sincere condolences go out to our graduate, her family, and […]
Vehicle crashes into 12th Avenue pediatric facility
Community Health Northwest Florida has temporarily closed its pediatric care facility on 12the Avenue in Pensacola after the building was struck by a vehicle on Dec. 17. The crash happened at 2510 N. 12th Ave. sometime between approximately noon and 12:30 p.m., according to a Community Health spokesperson, who said...
U.S. Marshals operation recovers 43 missing children across North Florida
NORTH FLORIDA — A U.S. Marshals Service-led operation conducted earlier this month resulted in the recovery or safe location of 43 critically missing children from 14 counties across North Florida, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Local law enforcement agencies from Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties...

















